striped

American  

[strahypt, strahy-pid] / straɪpt, ˈstraɪ pɪd /

adjective

1. having stripes or bands.

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striped British  

/ straɪpt /

adjective

1. marked or decorated with stripes

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Other Word Forms

• nonstriped
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of striped

First recorded in 1610–20; stripe ¹ + -ed ³

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• stripped vs. striped

Example Sentences

As these possible paths overlapped later in the experiment, they produced a detectable striped interference pattern that matched the predictions of quantum theory.

From Science Daily • May 11, 2026

From an everyday watch to a striped long-sleeve, these springy pieces will help you ease into warmer weather.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

If you want to enjoy France like a Frenchie would, forget the béret and striped blue-and-white “marinière” T-shirt.

From Barron's • Mar. 8, 2026

I was wearing my best armor: a black dress that accentuated my curves, a striped bolero to cover the arms I’ve resented for years and black platform sandals displaying ruby toes.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026

There doesn’t seem to be anything to take, only bare ground and the smooth striped sides of tents.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern